The moment they sat down, the staff started serving them drinks and snacks. One of them even asked the couple if they were ready to start watching the movie.
Instead of answering the question, Lucian glanced at Roxanne and signaled to the staff to ask her for her opinion.
In an instant, Roxanne felt as though she had just teleported back to the men’s boutique. Fortunately for her, the staff wasn’t as enthusiastic and talkative as the sales attendant in the boutique. In an awkward tone, she said, “Please start the movie now.”
The staff nodded and left the movie hall. Moments later, the screen in the movie hall lit up, and the movie started playing. Before noon, Roxanne didn’t even know they were going to a movie, let alone what movie Lucian would take her to see.
Therefore, she was filled with anticipation when she saw the movie’s opening sequence. Meanwhile, Lucian was staring at her intently to find out if she liked it.
Apparently, it was a romance film with a medical theme. Although Roxanne appreciated Lucian’s gesture for picking such a film, she couldn’t help but.
feel less interested after seeing the theme of the movie. “If you don’t like it, I can get them to change the movie.” Lucian’s voice sounded beside her ears.
“That’s not necessary. Let’s just watch it.” Roxanne returned to her senses and smiled. It has been such a wonderful date. I wouldn’t want to ruin it for Lucian.
At the same time, she was also keeping something else from him to protect his feelings. Now that he has reserved the entire movie hall, it lacks the atmosphere of a proper movie date.
The movie started, and Roxanne was watching the movie and talking to Lucian about the scenes that involved medical knowledge. Naturally, Lucian was listening to her intently.
Roxanne didn’t know if the scenes were too foolish or if she was influenced by how Lucian was listening attentively to her explanations, but she felt annoyed as the movie went on. What is all this? Why is the movie spreading false medical information? Are they trying to fool the public?
Frustrated, Roxanne gave up explaining and clarifying the scenes. Instead, she just munched on the popcorn. Although the movie is bad, the popcorn is amazing!
After the movie, they went to their car and drove home. When they were on their way home, Lucian asked in a puzzled tone, “Did the movie show a lot of mistakes? If needed, I can either pull it from release or pay the director to shoot the movie all over again.”
Roxanne was merely annoyed while watching the film earlier. Now that they exited the movie theater, she thought she was blowing things out of proportion earlier.
“No, it’s just that my occupational disease is acting up. It’s good enough that the plot of the movie was well-defined. There’s no need to dwell on such minor details.”
Lucian, however, still seemed a little apologetic. “I thought you’d like such genres. I’ll change to something else next time.”
As if a sudden thought popped into her head, Roxanne teased, “Then let’s watch something related to trade wars next time. I look forward to Mr. Farwell giving me a lesson too.”
Lucian’s eyes darkened upon seeing how she had taken the initiative to joke with him. Without hesitation, he agreed, “Sure. I’ll accompany you as long as you want.”
His decisiveness left Roxanne feeling somewhat guilty. “Well, forget it. Once is enough for such an unpleasant experience. Let’s change to something unrelated to our profession next time…”
At that, Lucian lifted his gaze and glanced at her through the rearview mirror. As their eyes met, they shared a smile. It was already nine at night when they arrived back at the manor. The two headed inside the mansion with multiple bags in their hands.
Meanwhile, the three kids, who had been home since Cayden sent them back earlier, had their minds focused on their gifts and waited patiently for the entire night. The moment Lucian and Roxanne stepped into the house, the kids flocked toward them excitedly.
“Daddy! Mommy!” With Lucian carrying almost all of the bags, Roxanne, with her empty hands, bent down and rubbed the kids’ heads adoringly with a smile. “Have you all been good at home? Did you all listen to Ms. Catalina?”
The kids exclaimed in unison, “Of course, we are! We even helped Ms. Catalina prepare meals!” The smile on Roxanne’s face grew wider when she heard those words.
“Mommy, where are the presents for us?” Benny stared at Roxanne expectantly, to which she lifted her head and directed her gaze toward Lucian.
In response, he gave Benny’s chubby cheeks a pinch before he gestured with his chin and remarked, “They’re on the couch. Go and open them yourselves.”
Sounds of cheers erupted among the three kids, and they scampered toward the couch at once. Within seconds, the stuff on the couch turned into a mess because of the kids’ rummaging. Roxanne had no choice but to go over and help them out.
“Yay! It’s the latest Apple!” Benny’s eyes were sparkling as he shared his joy with Archie enthusiastically. At that point, Archie had also found his present. It was the same as Benny’s but in a different color.
Like Benny, Archie was also immensely thrilled. Not forgetting to express his gratitude, he turned behind to look at Lucian and said, “Thank you, Daddy and Mommy!”
Lucian nodded lightly. “I’m glad that you all like it.” “Wow! So many dresses! I love them!” Estella’s soft and adorable voice rang out from one side. With an eyebrow quirked, Lucian looked at Estella and said, “Mommy specially picked them for you.”
Estella endearingly wrapped her arms around Roxanne’s neck and planted her lips on the latter’s cheek. “Thank you, Mommy! I love Mommy the most!”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.